Amir Khan vs Canelo Alvarez: What TV channel is it on, what time does it start and what are latest odds and prediction for Las Vegas showdown?
What time is the fight?
Amir Khan's showdown with Canelo Alvarez will start at around 2am UK time on Sunday May 8 - so make sure you set your alarms really early, or just don't go to bed - it's really up to you.
What TV channel is it on?
So BoxNation TV will be your hosts. Alternatively, you could just follow what is sure to be our superb live blog on their very page with key insight from our boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies who is on the ground in Las Vegas.
Where is it taking place?
The massive World Boxing Council middleweight title fight will be held at at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
So what's the deal with this fight?
It's a pretty big deal - especially for Khan with Gareth A Davies saying the fight is boom or bust for Khan, who steps up two weight divisions to challenge the Mexican star Saul 'Canelo’ Alvarez.
What's the latest?
Khan unveiled his new middleweight physique by topping the scales at 155lbs. Mexican Alvarez - who did not show the expected size advantage over Khan - also weighed in at 155lbs.
By the time the two fighters have rehydrated ahead of Saturday's fight at Las Vegas' new T-Mobile Arena, Alvarez is expected to be around a stone heavier than Khan - who is likely to remain light to maximise his superior mobility and speed.
However, the 29-year-old Khan did appear convincing two divisions above his natural weight, and not the uncomfortably-small figure some had feared he would be.
What's Khan been eating in preparation for his big night?
Well, funny you should ask that. Here's a little graphic to illustrate what he's been working his way through on a daily basis.
What's the tale of the tape?
Khan vs Alvarez
29 Age 25
34 Fights 48
31 Wins 46
19 KOs 32
0 Draws 1
3 Losses 1
203 Rounds boxed 326
5ft 8.5ins Height 5ft 9ins
Orthodox Stance Orthodox
11st 1lb Weight 11st 1lb
What have they been saying?
Khan:
“I feel very strong. I think it’s the strongest I’ve ever been for any fight. I’ve got that extra bit of weight and it has given me an edge in power. The speed is still there as well.
“It’s improved my stability. We’ve had some great sparring partners and training camp has been good. It has been very disciplined. I am sparring 12 rounds with a lot of heavier guys.
"It's a big challenge,I've had people like (Andre) Ward and (Andre) Berto pushing me in camp.
"I'm focused. Being the underdog this time, I want to prove I belong at the top."
Alvarez:
“I’m not a middleweight. I’m a super welterweight. That’s my weight class. I wanted to fight this time for some sort of title at super welter.
"He has speed and elusiveness, he moves very well. But let's not forget about the courage he shows every time he's been down he's gotten up. We respect that."
What have former boxers been saying?
Lennox Lewis: "Khan can win if he doesn't mix it up with Canelo and uses the sweet science instead," Lewis told the BBC.
"Khan is a great boxer, moves well and throws great combinations. He will need controlled movement against Canelo, not running around for the sake of it.
"You've also got to remember that it's not him going into the fight by himself, it's him and his trainer [Virgil Hunter]."
Evander Holyfield on Khan's chances: "You get them with two or three shots, and they're still looking at you.
"So you've got to make adjustments - you've always got to make adjustments - knowing where to be at (in the ring to evade danger).
"It hurts (to take punches), but you've got to act like it didn't hurt. It's one of those things where you've got to have desire to go through that."
Oscar De La Hoya, the promoter for the fight: "You have to realise that when you hit the guy, he's still going to be there.
"You hit the guy and you can't stay there, you've got to hit the guy and move, hit the guy and move, and you've got to frustrate him.
"You have to know how to outsmart him, how to rely on your brain to win the fight. You can't rely on your punching power anymore: it's more tactical.
"Khan's definitely one of my favourite fighters, (because) he dares to be great.
Who is the favourite?
Gareth A Davies says: "Khan has shown vulnerabilities against power punchers, with two of his three losses in 34 career fights by knockout. The Mexican, beaten only once in his 48-fight career – on points by Floyd Mayweather Jr – starts the bout as a clear favourite."
The bookies tend to agree with our GAD - they say the following:
Khan by KO, TKO or Disqualification: 18/1
Alvarez to win: 1/5
Alvarez by KO, TKO or Disqualification: 2/1
Draw: 33/1
What else is on the fight card?
David Lemieux (34-3; 31 KO) vs. Glen Tapia (23-2; 15 KO) Middleweight (160 lbs.)
Mauricio Herrera (22-5; 7 KO) vs. Frankie Gomez (20-0; 13 KO) Welterweight (147 lbs.)
Patrick Teixeira (26-0; 22 KO) vs. Curtis Stevens (27-5; 20 KO) Middleweight (160 lbs.)
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